Yin Yoga for Osteoporosis and Osteopenia

Yoga Instructor and Physical Therapist, Margaret Martin, introduces two Yin Yoga routines designed for individuals with osteoporosis, osteopenia or low bone density. She explains why both of these Yin practices are safe for your bones, discs and joints. How they elongate and release your fascia and help you relax and decompress. You can rest at ease knowing the routines are safe for you.

This practice will elongate many of your muscles and allow you to look and feel your best while instilling a sense of deep relaxation. Poses include Sphinx, Extended Child, modified Baby Dragon, Cat Pulling it's Tail and Bananasana. The poses counter many of the restrictive postures we assume throughout the day, elongate many of your muscles and instil a sense of deep relaxation. Enjoy!

A wall is a perfect surface to rest your feet as you explore poses that elongate all of the muscles surrounding your hip joint. Provides a relaxing, supportive alternative to many of the traditional hip stretches that are healthy for your hip but can be harmful for your spine. Elongate many of the muscles in hips and back that support weight bearing exercises. Instills a sense of deep relaxation.